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Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area

February 17, 2019 - February 23, 2019

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This trip has been CONFIRMED!  Chase those winter blues away in sunny Florida, where the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area needs your help now more than ever!

The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area is the BLM’s most easterly unit of the National Conservation Lands. The site, known for its namesake lighthouse, was designated by congress in 2008 for the protection and enhancement of various resources – including recreation. The 120-acre site is located in the highly urbanized south Florida Atlantic coastline, just 1/4 mile from the Atlantic Ocean. The site itself is visited by over 100,000 people each year to engage in everything from fishing to cultural appreciation. The main objective of this project is to extend the site’s two trails. The South Trail, created almost two years ago, has potential for an extra loop. This section will connect the Natural Area to our office and future interpretive site. The North Trail is a paved ADA concrete path leading to a boardwalk that dead-ends at a pavilion in the mangrove lagoon. We would like to have another trail on the north side of the property going through a different habitat: pine scrub. Both projects would involve clearing vegetation for a 64in trail. The total length of the combined new trails would be less than 2 miles.

Host

Bureau of Land Management

Accommodations

Cabin/Lodge

Hiking/Access

Day hiking up to 1 mile each day

Project Rating

Easy

Minimum Volunteer Age

15

Maximum Group Size

10

Area and Attractions

The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area is located in south Florida, just 1/4 mile from the Atlantic Ocean in northern Palm Beach County. The site is 120 acres of green in an otherwise urban area. Boarded by the Indian River Lagoon and Loxahatchee River the site sits as the Jupiter Inlet: a rich diverse ecosystem known for its clear blue waters, snorkeling opportunities, and manatee viewing. The site itself hosts a museum and the Historic Jupiter Lighthouse along with a rich history of Native American presence and U.S. Military operations. When it comes to nature, aside from the marine life, the site is known for its diversity with over 600 different species, including 26 special status, across three distinct communities (mangrove swamp, hardwood hammock and scrub). The site is an ideal spot for bird watching and exploring some of the wildlife on a smaller scale. The surrounding area, although far from remote, is abundant with opportunities from the beautiful Palm Beaches to Wildlife Refuges and State Parks. Most notable attractions include the Jonathan Dickinson State Park and the Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge, both less than 5 miles from the site.

Accommodations Description

Volunteers will stay in a 1960's United States Coast Guard home that has been repurposed to serve as the ONA's crew/volunteer bunkhouse. This four bedroom/two bath space is equipped to comfortably accommodate 12 people (sharing rooms) and has all the typical appliances and cooking equipment you'd find in a home. A number of cots are provided. Volunteers should bring their own sleeping bag and pad, towels, and personal gear.

Travel

No airport pickup available for this trip. The closest airport is Palm Beach International Airport

Location

Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area
600 State Road 707, Jupiter, FL 33469 United States
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